Here's wikipedia's definition:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Archetype

Now, I'm looking for a symbol that represents an archetype, but preferably without representing anything else at the same time...

Any suggestions?

[djskrimp]

just kiddin'

That's a tough one. Archetype usually means prototype, perfect example, origin of some kind, yes?
I don't think you can apply that to a symbol that would refer to nothing...
How about an archetype of matter?
That would be a black dot, representing the most common state of matter in universe, dark matter. Well, in theory anyway..
But people may just mistake it for a mouche.

Ehhhm, I'm getting nowhere with this....

How about an archetype of matter?
That would be a black dot, representing the most common state of matter in universe, dark matter.

Hey, I like that! But indeed you are right, it's a tough one.

Oh wait...

What about .0 ?

What about .0 ?

Please, do elaborate.

What about .0 ?

Please, do elaborate.

No, really. Please. Do elaborate.

You guys are killing me. Guessing you'll be here all night?

Either way, I figured something out right after that last post of mine. Thanks for the suggestions!

What about .0 ?

Please, do elaborate.

No, really. Please. Do elaborate.

oh sorry. The 1.0 version of something is usually the archetype, no?